Jan 2, 2013

Tuna with minced vegetables on a toasted slice of multi-grain bread with avocado and sprouts. A quickand easy, satisfying lunch.

I grew up with avocados in my home way before they became popular here in the States, and squeeze them into my diet every chance I can. Avocados are a regular part of a South American diet, and my mom always served them along side a hearty bowl of hot soup or rice and beans.

Avocados are also good for you, loaded with heart-healthy fats and antioxidants. According to Bodybuilding.com, avocados are listed as one of the 15 Best Fat Burning Foods. I'd love to tell you I buy them for all those reasons, but quite frankly we just love them. In fact, I created an entire Pinterest Board in it's honor!

To make the tuna salad quickly, I throw all the vegetables in my chopper and pulse a few times. If I am eating one sandwich, I keep the rest refrigerated for the next day. Easy peasy!

Just under 250 calories and for those of you on Weight Watchers, 6 points plus.

Looks and sounds delicious. When I was a teenager, my Dad and step mother would take me to a cafe that served tuna with shredded carrots, onions and sprouts on mutligrain bread. I've been replicating myself for years on whole wheat pita. I love avocado and have never thought of pairing a veggie tuna sandwich and avocado. It was delicious. Thanks for the wonderful lunch idea.

Hi!ma friend of mine has introduced me to your sight and I'm OBSESSED and have told everyone who will listen! I am getting married at the end of the year, so yor sight is amazing. Quick question, I'm not a big tuna fan. Could you replace with a chicken salad? Would this affect PP? Thanks!!!

Hi!ma friend of mine has introduced me to your sight and I'm OBSESSED and have told everyone who will listen! I am getting married at the end of the year, so yor sight is amazing. Quick question, I'm not a big tuna fan. Could you replace with a chicken salad? Would this affect PP? Thanks!!!

This was absolutely awesome. Even my kids liked it. And they hate everything. However, I did substitute sweet pea shoots for the alfalfa sprouts as they are not sold in our stores due to the bacteria danger. Also, I substituted non-fat miracle whip and used safeways's Mountain Grain bread. With these substitutions, my calorie count came down to 198 calories!

Instead of mayo or yogurt (dairy), I use a non diary product called veggenaise. It is usually made with soy and it is just delicious. It is not ff, so go lightly as you would with any mayo but it doesn't contain any animal products if one is staying away from dairy or lactose intolerant.

Gina i LOVE all your recipes :D Being from Venezuela i'm so glad that you have so many with that tropical, south american flavor. BTW i know you love avocados so it will be interesting if you make avocado mayonnaise